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N. Weston

2 papers in the library · 139 citations · publishing 2020-2022

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The effects of psilocybin on cognitive and emotional functions in healthy participants: Results from a phase 1, randomised, placebo-controlled trial involving simultaneous psilocybin administration and preparation

Journal of Psychopharmacology 2022 James Rucker, Lindsey Marwood, Riikka-Liisa Johanna Ajantaival et al. 101 citations

Background: Psilocybin, a psychoactive serotonin receptor partial agonist, has been reported to acutely reduce clinical symptoms of depressive disorders. Psilocybin’s effects on cognitive function have not been widely or systematically studied. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the safety of simultaneous administration of psilocybin to healthy participants in the largest randomised...

Historic psychedelic drug trials and the treatment of anxiety disorders

Depression and Anxiety July 5, 2020 N. Weston, Damian Gibbs, Catherine Bird et al. 38 citations

INTRODUCTION: In this paper, we systematically review literature from 1940 to 2000 relating to the combined use of psychological therapies and psychedelic drugs in the treatment of ICD-10 anxiety disorders. METHODS: The databases Ovid MEDLINE(R), PsycINFO, and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) were searched for case reports and trials involving humans in the treatment...